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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-06-10

brought out considerable hitherto reserved
local talent The poem Of Miles Standish
read 10y Mrs II NJ Bowden and Illustrated
10y eleven tablenuX. was uniquely given
while in the charade the caste of chnrac.
ters was excellently taken, several young La.
dies astonishing their prosaic friends bv the
adroitucss Of their execution The vounp
people were supported 10y members of the
dramatic club. but uf their own member.
Nellie Clark, Ada Pierce aud Frank Burditt
are deserving Of credit for the effective
rendering Of prominent parts The audi
encc was won 10y the opening tableauS and
throughout the entire program manifested
its pleasure by generous applause
Mr. Bowden closed his lectures on early
Christian leaders last Sunday evening.
John Calvin being his subject on this oc-
casion. Mr. Bowden. who. since his res
idence here has been lavish Of his fund of
historic lore, has had the satisfaction of
steadily increasing audiences and an awak
ening interest in the vital principles of
christian progress
The Rev Dr. A. Stevens Of Westmin-
ster West occupied the Congregational pull
pit last Sunday morning, preaching an
earnest and powerful sermon on the labor
question His text was the familiar one
from Luke's gospel, "And who is my neigh.
Dor ~ The discourse showed how all are
alike neighbors-hired man and the mus.
ter. the employer and the employed and
all have mutual obligations beyond the ful.
hllment Of the mere lottor " their con
tracts. 1t is sclhshnes, and the neglect Of
brotherly dealings which set up two hostile
cumps and lead b. outbreak Ia dynamite
explosions. The remedy lies in the uppl
cation Of the oil and wine Of the cool
Samaritan. Christians should in the terse
expression Of Sam Jones, get rid Of their
mennness' and turn aside from the high
ways to bestow tenderness. aid and neigh
borly love upon buried hearts and those who
are fallen among thieves D.
The young peoples aid society desire 10 express
their gratitude 10 the frieEds who 50 materially
aided 90 The success " the entertainment Tuesday
evening. and also Ia thOsu who so generously con
tribut"d tine refreshments
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HOME NEWS.
Meteorological Record.


Hawlcy has just opened a new line Of fine sat
teens at lsc yard. same quality a. heretofore sold
at 25c. Lot new patterns In i2lec grade satteens
job in Madras curtain net by the yard and in sets
Special job in Nottingham curtain lace at Die
yard much wider and finer than we have had bc-
fore for the money. New things in white dress
goods, grey wool dress goods, new trimming
bruids
Rich and highly favored ic,-cream at the Ven.
dome. Orders will receive prompt attention
+. L. BArCHELDER a co.
PIcTuRE FRAMES are cheap at Clapp & Joness
Artists materials, full stock Reduced prices
since April LIST at Clapp * Joness.
ARTISTIC PICrURE FiuNMING at Clapp & Jones s..
Job in cream Madras window curtains at 81 10
pair and in 10 inch at i5c a yard, just in at Haw-
lcys.
Picture frames in variety at A. F. Widcr's,
Also academy board. Shop open evenings to 5.
To BREEDERs-l will exhibit for inspection my
stallion Brattleboro 4iO2, by Stradcr's Hambleto-
nian, son Of Rysdyk's Hambetonian, ON North
Main street. Brattleboro, Vt, Saturday, June Is,
at 3 O'Clock p. 81
Buy Picture Frames of Gedds.
For SALE CHEAP-One phaeton carriage. In
quire Of W u. SToCKwELI. West BrattlebOro
Twenty doz pairs Of Ladies' Queen cuff hold
ers sold in three weeks This Is positive proof
that they are just what the ladies want Large
variety Of styles for sale by Jeweler Hubbard
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-06-10

y. L. Stetson and wife are visiting
friends at Brattleboro
Miss Alice NJ Thurber. teacher Of the
primary department Of the village school,
who, in consequence of sickness suspended
her school, has recovered and resumed her
labors
The observance Of Children's dav at the
Universalist church notice of which was
given last week. was deferred one week
and will be attended next Sunday with in
teresting exercises
Rev. l. L. Sargent Of Wilmington preach
ed at the NJ. +. church last Sunday at TO-,
A. NJ, and will preach every Sunday at that
hour, for the present.
Pillars have been put under the front
end of the UniversHlist church 10 render
the foundation more substantial.
Chas Putnam caught pickerel the 9th
er day that weighed 2ilbs
Ahaz =. Pike has put up and is finishing
Il barn, with basement. 43 bv 30 feet and a
shed attached 80 by % feet Mr.. Pike is
greatly improving what was formerly
known as the Blanchard place and on which
the barns were burned few years ago.
About dozen native Austrians passed
through our village on Monday with two
bears and three monkeys The antics of
bruin and the aptness of the apes were
amusing to the people
Presiding Elder Morgan will preach at
the NJ. +. church next Sunday at 1890
Two companies have recently been from
here to Texas fishing: one caught about
400 trout, weighing 81 lbs. and the other
large number not counted, weighing over
20 lbs
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-06-10

Announcement comes from Washington
this week that the free mail delivery will
be extended to Brattleboro on July LIST, un-
der the new law giving such delivery 10
towns having a population Of 10000 or
whose post office revenue amounts 10 $40,
600 or over. Montpelier will also have free
delivery, The other New England towns
named are Northampton, Marlboro, New
buryPort and Waltham in Massachusetts /;
Ansonia, Birmingham, Danbury Middle
town, Stamford, New Britain in Connect
cut Auburn and Bath in Maine Dover,
Nashua and Portsmouth in New Hampshire
and Westerly and Woonsocket in Rhode
Island
Postmaster Chids received yesterday Off
cial notice from Washington that free de
livery will be established here July LIST.
How many deliveries will be made each day
is not known, Probably four carriers will
be required, According ~ the department
regulations these must be not less than 81
nor more than 35 years old A large mum
Der of new street letter boxes will be pro
Viled
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-06-10

Willard Shepard fell from loaded team
Monday afternoon, dislocating shoulder
and breaking an arm. Dr. Ray being out
of town, a despatch was sent TO Townshend
and DIR. Kenyon responded 10 the call We
learn that Mr.. Shepard is doing well
professional nurse from BROOKLYN.
\. Y, came Monday night 10 care for Mrs
Revillo Howard whose condition is reported
as about the same Mr. Howard was taken
To the insane asylum at Brattleboro Wednes-
day morning
Rev D. f Stafford, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eddy, Mr.. and Mrs Ruby.
Mrs Lamphear, Mrs Wolcott and G.. Vi.
Holton attended the Sunday school conven-
ton at West Dummerston Wednesday.
Something pleasant is about to be in the
shape of II wedding
George Taft has been in town: he re
turned home Tuesday taking Mrs. William
Barnes with him for visit.
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MINOR NOTES.

The Bennington Banner has added new
presses to its plant and appears much i'm
proved in its typographical appearance.
Gov Foraker of Ohio issued a notary's
commission to an applicant named D. 5.
Gregory, hut when he found that Gregory
was a woman he revoked the commission
by proclamation.
The progress made in educating the ne
grocs of the south will be set forth in The
American Magazine for July. The Rev
$ w. Culver, president of Bishop college,
Tex, describes the methods of instruction
and the measure of success attained
President Cleveland had good luck fishing
on Monday, his last day but one in the Ad-
irondacks He caught during the day one
fish weighing u pounds one Of pounds,
one of 3 and one of two pounds 1t was
the best catch save one of the day j. NJ
Wynants of New York caught a 23-pounder
at the lower end Of the lake, and sent it rs
a present to Mr. Cleveland In the after
noon Mrs. Cleveland gave n delightful tea
to the ladies of the Saranac inn, making and
pouring the tea herself She was assisted
by Mrs Lamont and Mrs DR.. BOSNIAN
A St Louis despatch says that the Ma
sonic fraternity of Missouri is greatly agi-
tated 10y decree promulgated by the grand
master, setting forth that at the meeting of
the grand lodge in 1882 it was decided that
the business of selling liquor is un-Masonic
and should not he tolerated. The decree
warns all Masons who are in any way con.
nected with the liquor traffic that they are
liable to expulsion or suspensions Severa
men who have been Masons for many wears
it is stated have already been suspended
aud many more suspensions are to follow
The edict is likely to create sensation il
Masonic circles all over the country.
Charles Egbert Craddock Miss Murfree
begins new serial, "The Story of Keedol
! Bluffs, in the June Wide Awake The $,
pages of this magazine are filled ever,
month with work of the greatest practica
value to young folks none the less usefu
because So vaiiously pleasant and of 50 higl
artistic and literary character.
1t seems that Miss Murfree, the author o
the Tennessee Mountain stories, is not en-
gagged to be married to anybody, as Is IT
ported. \ Boston publisher asked her tn
other day whether the rumor of her engage
ment was true or not. She said very grave
ly that it was. And his name :" "Charle
Egbert Craddock." Which means that Mis-
Murfree is to continue welded to her no,
de- plume and her art.
The clerk of the Vermont board of raj
road commissioners and his wife are III lucl
as a paragraph elsewhere printed showi
We send the young people congratulationi
Carl Schurz, who broke his hip some tim
ago, is now able to go about on crutches.
Those who have trade dollars should di
pose of them before Sept. 3, when redeml
ton ceases.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-06-10

This community was surprised aud panied
TO learn Of the sudden death Wednesday
night Of Mrs Edward Dunklee, which took
place at the home Of her son in law at West
Dummerston, where she had been staying
10 care for his family She had been suf
ferng from strangulated hernia, and when
DR.. Tucker Of Brattleboro was called on
the night previous a surgical operation was
found 10 furnish the only chance Of relief
The operation was performed on Wednes.
day morning by Drs Webster and Tucker,
but the trouble had made such advanced
progress that there was small hope Of re
lief and Mrs Dunklee only survived until
evening The funeral took place this fore
noon at the home Of her son, Edward
Dunklee.
Next Sunday is 10 be observed as children
day at the Congregational church. Sermon
10 the children in the morning by the pas
tor. Concert in the evening.
Every day is market day for the farmers
who are bringing their wool 10 II. +.
Weatherhead and getting good prices
The ladies Of the Congregational society
are 10 have an ice cream stand on the com.
mon this Friday. evening
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-06-10

The society of Willing Workers and
young people will hold public entertain
ment and strawberry festival at citizens
hall on Thursday evening, June 10th. The
program will be Of literary nature and
close with dance.
e. T. Gilson's second market day sale oc-
ours Saturday, June Is, and will probably
draw large crowd of people.
The box business is booming at q. r.
Fairs shop. He is now filling an order for
30, 900 boxes
r. H. FAR and a daughter are on visit
here from Cleveland, o., for a few DAYS
According 10 proclamation sent out bv
the master OF the New Hampshire state
grange children's day was pretty generally
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Keene, n. n.
A FORMER LIQuoR-sELLER MAKING THINGS
LIVELY.

FORMER LIQUoR-sELLER MAKING THINGS
LIVELY.
A heene despatch of the It'll inst SAYS
Last winter the aldermen ordered the city
marshal 10 enforce the prohibitory law in
accordance with large petition of citizens.
Several dealers have been prosecuted since,
but no diminution of the trade has been
apparent. The large dealers are unmolest-
egd' only the smaller ones being prosecuted
Last Saturday the city marshal made IA sec
oond complaint against F, p Duffy, a small
dealer Duffy, thoroughly angered, claims
that he is prosecuted, and that the marshal
does not dare to tackle the larger dealers.
Duity has discontinued business and Joined
the temperance people. He is determined
TO force the marshal to close every saloon
IN the city. He has posted placards through
Out the city calling upon the citizens to in
slst that the enforcement of the law be tax
en- from the marshal and placed in the
hands OF those who will do their duty with
out fear or favor, There is prospect of Il
lNely time, as Duffy threatens TO prosecute
the city officials under the law if the law is
not rgidly enforced
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-06-10
senator Edniunds's Library in His New
Washington House.
Washington Cor Boston Herald.

Nv ashlnston Cor Boston HERALD
The room is the largest in the house, but
it doesn't look it, for it is crowded with
books, tables, papers and desks The vol
umes number about 2000, including the
senator's law library. The books embrace
standard works, a good deal of politics.
some religion and any amount of law He
has the works Of Webster, Clay jefferson
and Madison occupying honored places.
The senator is thoroughly up in English
literature, and is a great reader. Strange
to say his recreation is in English litera-
ture, and there is not in Thackeray, Dick
ems or Scott, character he is not familiar
with. lie reads the works of these authors
over and over again. From the window of
Mr., Edmundss study the view is superb
Standing at the window he pointed out
some of its beauties. over across 10 the
left is Washington, its spires and domes
and pinnacles glittering in the sunlight
To the right is kalorama Heights, the most
iamuu, of the suburban homes of Wash
ington. Beyond the house YOU can catch IA
glimpse of beautiful Rock Greek, gurglmg
and sparkling as it merrily flows on to join
the stately Potomac,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-06-10

Under this heading a New York despatch
to IA Boston daily under date of June 4th
says: The most fortunate young chap who
has come to New York for some time struck
his luck today. His name is Alfred E. Wat
son, and he came here from Hartford, Vt,
some three or four years ago, and fell in
love with and married young girl, grand
daughter of John Anderson, a man who
died recently, leaving s. DOC, 600 which he
had piled up in the tobacco trade. He left
will 10y which most of his property went
10 his son, Charles James Anderson. prac-
tcallv disnheriting the other legal heirs. of
whom Mrs. Watson is one, being the only
child of Mrs Carr, one of John Anderson S
five children, who married against his wish
es and with whom he had very little 10 do
afterward He bequeathed Mrs. Watson
the income of $50, 600 for life, saying that
that would give her $1,000 year, which
would he an ample support for her, living
in a New England country town. Watson
brought suit III behalf of his wife for one
fifth of the property, and today JUDGMENT
in her favor was rendered. Should this
verdict he sustained by the court of appeals,
Mrs. Watson stands a chance of getting
81, 4OO, 600, which would make her by far
the richest woman in Vermont, and per
haps the richest person in the state except
Frederick Billings and j, Gregory Smith.
She Is about "a years old Mr.. Watson.
who graduated at Dartmouth college in SO,
is now studying law with ex-Gov. Pingree
and is clerk of the state board of railroad
commissioners.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-06-10

KEY. and Mrs. G. b Smith. who have for
the past five years been missionaries in Foo.
chow, China, have returned 10 this country
ON account of the i'll health Of the former.
and with their little daughter are nov W.,
itng AT a. j Stearnss
Mrs Holhrook is visiting an unci, in
Huhhard>tou, Mass
.. H. n Frentiss has gone To Saratoga. y.
T. "a attend 70 the affairs of his sister.
Miss Sarah Prentiss.
Randall Rhoades is building "A barn.
We had the pleasure Of eating sugar ON
snow at VIM. Harris. lasi saturday,
luxury not often enjoyed on June 3D.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-06-10

Rev W y Barber returned Saturday
evening and preached on Sunday last at
the Universalist church.
Mr. NJ C. Winchester from California.
formerly Of Marlboro. has been stopping
with his sister Mrs Ephraim Morse, a few
days. He has lived III California 81 years
and is II farmer in the northern portion of
that state.
The Methodist ladies circle met on Tues
day at Mrs. f. 81 Browns Mrs. Brown.
president; Mrs. Handy vice president
Mrs. Ida Hovey, secretary and treasurer
The next meeting will be on Friday next.
at Mrs. Hovey's, and good attendance is
hoped for.
Quarterly meeting will be held June 10.
Presiding Elder Morgan is expected to be
present.
Sunday the 2lst will Toe observed as chill
dren's day
Arrangements are in prospect for an
GRAFTON for the Fourth Of july. and refresh
ments Of Strawberries and cream. etc. at
the Methodist vestry.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-06-10

The old aud reliable firm Of Burnham a
Willis has been in business in this town as
plumbers since 1870. Mr. Burnham him
self having carried on the business with his
father, John Burnhan, alone, and in com
pany with Nr. Willis during his entire bus
mess life. The sale of this business Ia Prince
a Gregg is elsewhere announced. Mir
Prince has been in the employ Of the firm
for several years and Is well known rs a
thorough plumber, Mr. Gregg is an excel
lent iron and brass founder Prince Il
Gregg will make a strong firm
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-06-10
BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOLS.

ANNUAL MEETING or THE wINDHAM COUNTY
CONVENTION AT WEST DUMMERsrON.
The beautiful West River valley ON the
morning Of June : was enveloped with fog
clouds which broke away about 10 O'Clock
A NJ. and the little church at West DUN
merston was filed with throng from all
parts of the county, which burst forth in IA
prayer and praise service led by Rev. r. F.
Mitchell of Pondville The organization
was completed at 1870 O'Clock by the cleo
ton of ) W Wilson of Dummerston rs
president c. H. Houghton Townshend.
vice president l.. ". Hawley Of Brattle-
boro, +. o. Gassett Of Putney, W. c. Hal
laday of East Dover, directors secretary
and treasurer, 5 II, Sherman, Brattleboro.
At II O'Clock the reading Of letters and re
ports of schools commenced A summary
Of statistics is herewith presented
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-06-10

DR. y. L. Wood is in attendance ON the
meeting Of the Massachusetts medical socie-
ty at Boston as a delegate from this state.
). NJ. Holden is repainting his house.
MIR, and Mrs Ernest Pike of Wilmington
have visited friends here this week.
Childrens Sunday will he observed at the
Baptist church next Sunday 10y suitable
sermon in the morning and short service
at $50 p NJ, consisting of recitations and
music
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-06-10
GuiIferd.

One of the curious things such as We now
and then read about in the papers, is a mat
ter Of actual fact at Martin Richmonds A
cat which lives at the barn had litter of
kittens which were all killed in some way
probably by mArauding tom cats The
forlorn mother thereupon discovered rat
with "a nest of young ones, and, killing the
mother rat, adopted the young ones. five or
six in number and now suckes and cares
for them Ia the same manner that She
would her own young. The Young rats
thrive a. well and are As happy with their
foster mother "a though she were not in
her natural state deadly foe Of their race
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-06-10


Misses Smith and Streeter of Brattleboro
are visiting at A. NJ. Proutys.
A Sunday school concert will be given
next Sunday evening at 1870.
The ladies aid society will meet Thursday
afternoon in the vestry. We would suggest
Strawberries, etc, for tea. All come.
The road machine is at work on the high
ways. We wiz Joining towns would
mend their
All game of ball to be
~ hers. Time. next
tI il near B. A. Clark S
a.ue
h.. "ar... .. yo-.ing in the mill
..... -r.H aHa ~ the horses. and
triver, break
'' sruised them
,...
lyman was loading hay
-,urday, the horse started and
,.own to the floor, getting sprain-
axle by the means.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-06-10

Rev. Mr. Smithers will preach at the
chapel next Sunday at 2:lj p. II
Mrs Nettie Haskell has gone to Minneap.
obs, Mimi. ~ meet her husband, intending
TO make that place her home She was ac-
companied 10y her brother, Fred Kendall
Guernsey Scott and wife have returned
to their farm, having spent the winter in
Palmer, Mass, with their daughter, Mrs
Orrin Allen
Mrs. Isaiah Mallory has returned from
keenc, where she was so suddenly called
last week 10y the sickness of her daughter.
Mrs Myron Stoddard
Mr. J. Morgan has left the employ Of J.
o. Frost on account Of poor health.
j. .. Frost began sending his cream this
week to the Mortified creamery.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-06-10

The ladies aid society will have Il straw
berry festival at c. Clisbees hall on Friday
evening, June "a Good music will be fur
nished, and the proceeds will be used to
paint and repair the church. A nice bed
quilt will be sold by ticket
The friends and relatives Of Mr. Worthy
Prouty will celebrate his s7th birthday 10y a
picnic at Marlboro pond on the 22d
Dr. Hicks contemplates IA trip 10 Burling
ton next week, and will probably not 20
alone
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-06-10

Rev. I W Illman will preach IN the Uni
versalist church next sunday AT 23O p. N.
Mr. and Mr., A. q Weeks Of Boston are
at their farm for few weeks
Town meeting Saturday at ! r. NJ.
Broad Brook grange has recently voted
in nine new members, all young people.
In 1926 Mrs II. II. French. then child
Of eight years came here from p q t. live.
When 10 she returned 10 Canada, married
and reared a large family, many Of whom
are in California Mrs.. French i now in
town, but finds few of her acquaintance
living.
Mark Winchester Of California has been
visiting his sister, Mrs Lewis Jaqueth the
past week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-06-10

In the High school during next week the
yearly oral review Of studies by the several
divisions will bee in progress and the parents
and other friends of the pupils are earnest.
ly invited to visit the school and see for
themselves what progress has been made
The written examinations will take place
ON the week following
The sermon before the graduating class
will he preached 10y Rev c. O. Day, at the
Baptist church. on Sunday afternoon June
20, and the public exercises of the class will
be given in the town hall ON Monday even
ing June p
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-06-10
BRATTLEBoRo ACADEMY.


OFFICERS ELECTED-PRoPosALT TO RAISE AN
ENDOWMENT FUND.
At the annual meeting of the board of
trustees of Brattleboro Academy, held at II
f. Weatherhead's ON Wednesday evening
these officers were elected Rev. c. H.
Merrill, president Hon. j. NJ Tyler, vice
president II. f. Weatherhead, secretary /;
DR.. c S. Clark, treasurer DR.. Joseph
Draper, Dr. c. S. Clark, A. W. Stowe, pru-
dental committee
BY a vote Of the trustees present Hon. J
III. Tyler was made special member ~
prudential committee for the
constituting a committee r. ..I..
ment fund for their .nD Hu.
pose is TO raise ....u
est Of VIII - H. .i rr l.. .......
nent t arff If
.e. .H. n.I SSH %.
.-r.r #I..'.. ..-
will
-.ig for the
o- put its advan-
-Ae young in time 10
stood that Mr. p f. Perry
-sad off in this good work in a
generous way.
The project is an eminently worthy one
and we hope it will meet with speedy sue
cess.
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facts were presented and after rendering
the thanks Of the convention by IA unani-
nous vote TO the people Of the Baptist
church OF West Dummerston, the meeting
adjourned. II is needless 10 say that the
general sentiment Of the convention was
that pleasant and profitable day had been
spent S. H. SHERMAN, Sec'y.